Training Camps 1

Instructors 14

Yogi Prashant

Yogi Prashant is certified in yoga study from the highly valued Bihar School of Yoga for mastering the cardinal virtues of discipline, self-sustenance and compassion. He has never stopped being a learner ever since. He is still pursuing advance studies in yoga discipline and gained good experience in sharing the wisdom. Thoroughly trained in asana and related forms in both Hatha and Ashtanga tradition of yoga, master Prashant is a yogi of many skills.

Bipin Baloni

Master of Ashtanga, Hatha, and Vinyasa yoga, Yogi Bipin Baloni has been on the road to self-discovery as a yogi since the tender age of 17. He has dedicated his life to the yoga capital, Rishikesh, and is now dwelling in the spiritual town as a revered yoga teacher.

Swami Atmanananda Giri

Born in the lap of Kerala, Swami Atmaji has devoted his life to yoga and spirituality since childhood. A compassionate soul by nature, he studied Homeopathy in Kerala and also practiced Naturopathy with the purpose to help people become healthier. As a religious follower of Vedas and Upanishads, Swamiji followed his passion for unearthing the essence of spirituality with various meditation practices as a vagrant ascetic for over four years. He completed his education from Shivananda Ashram under the supreme guidance of his guru Swami Adyatamanandaji.

Gangesha Chaitanya

A former Naga Guru, Gangesha Chaitanya holds knowledge and wisdom of the unparalleled yogic mystics that very rare yogis can attain. An E-RYT certified yoga teacher, he received a major part of his spiritual education from the great Saint Swami Rama. He is a master of Meditation, Kundalini Yoga and Pranayama. (Core Subjects: Meditation, Inspirational and Spiritual Guide)

Yoga Alliance RYT 200 (Hatha Yoga)

Manoranjan Chand

Manoranjan ji has been practicing Ayurveda since 2007 and Hatha yoga since 2009. He specializes in Panchkarma Therapy, Mudras, yoga Nidra, Shat Kryias (both practical and theoretical), and yogic cooking. Born and brought up in Mahakaleshwar in Karnataka, he has been dedicated to yoga since his childhood.

Kavitha Hangargi

Born and brought up in a spiritual environment of a well-respected family in Karnataka, Kavithaji was raised under the values and teachings of Basavanna (one of the greatest saints in 12th-century and a highly-distinguished Hindu philosopher, statesman, Kannada poet). She has studied and practiced Pranayama under the mentorship of Sri Ganeshwer Avadhut in Srisailam forest before following the footsteps of the great yoga and spiritual guru Swami Veda Bharthi, a disciple of Swami Rama where she studied the art of meditation and yogic philosophy. (Core Subjects: HathaYoga, Pranayama)

Annnamalai Prana Ji (Swami Thiyagaranjan)

The most eminent yoga guru in Rishikesh, Annamalai Pranaji specializes in subjects like Pranayama and Yoga Philosophy. He fulfilled his apprenticeship in the principles of Swami Sivananda – Swami Vignananda tradition of Tamil Nadu. He blends his teachings with traditional authenticity and modern perspective. Meditation, Kundalini Yoga and Ayurveda are some of the other subjects he has keen knowledge of. (Core Subjects: Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy, Meditation, Kundalini Yoga and Ayurveda)

Deepa Ji

As a disciple of Lord Krishna who is also her spiritual guide, Deepa ji is an avid follower of yoga and the spiritual message of love it carries within. Rebelling against the usual norms of a chauvinist society, Deepa Ji is a subtle feminist and one of the very few women who have made a mark for themselves in the field of yoga. In her spare time, she loves to travel and indulge in quiet photography.

Gurmeet Singh

Born and nurtured in the spiritual town of Rishikesh, Gurmeet ji is an expert with subjects like Hatha yoga, yoga anatomy, and physiology. A Yoga Alliance certified RYT 500 yoga teacher, Gurmeet ji also holds a post graduate degree in yoga from Uttarakhand Sanskrit University. Gurmeet Ji trained under the supreme guidance and blessings of Swami Dharma Nanda at the Ved Niketan ashram. As a yoga professional, he refined his skills further by working with renowned physiotherapists in Germany before coming back to India for preaching the science of yoga to fellow citizens.

Vimal Sharma

Vimalji holds various degrees including Bachelor’s degree in Sanskrit, a Master’s Degree in Philosophy and a Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science. Born into a conventional Indian family, Vimalji has indulged himself in profound yogic practices since he was 11 years old. He further studied under Mahamandaleshwar Sri Swami Veda Bharati- a disciple of Swami Rama and has devoted his life to teachings and practice of yogic science ever since. With his education and experience in various mystics of yoga including mantra chanting, he attained the status of Acharya Vimal.

Kushal

A strong believer in the fact that yoga and science are intensely linked with each other, Kushal ji has devoted his life in exploring the complicated aspects of yoga through scientific point of view. Kushal ji holds a Master’s degree in Yogic Science and a strong experience of working with the Indian army as a yoga trainer. In addition with being a dedicated yoga teacher, he is also a passionate karma yogi who often indulges in volunteer work at several yoga camps.

Suraj Choudhary

Suraj Ji is a Yoga Alliance certified RYT 500 teacher and, also holds a Master’s degree in Yoga Science. Born and brought up in the yoga capital, Rishikesh, Suraj ji has been practicing yoga since his childhood. He also studied under the profound mentorship of Guru Narendra Gussain, a much acclaimed yoga teacher of traditional and contemporary style of yoga. One of the most exclusive elements about Suraj ji’s classes is that he blends in traditional yoga with contemporary styles.

Benkat Raman

Born and brought up in the sacred pilgrim site of Gangotri, Benkat ji has been practicing yoga and meditation since the tender age of 10. He holds Post Graduate Diploma in Yogic Science from Pt. L.M.S. Govt P.G. College Rishikesh and Masters Degree in Human consciousness & Yogic Science from Gurukul Kangri University, Uttarakhand. After gaining years of experience in specific subjects of yogic teachings, he continues to be the ace master of Shatkarmas, Asana, Mudra & Bandha, Pranayama, Meditation, and Mindfulness-walking.

Reviews 51

Britta Dutschmann

from Thailand,
March 2018

"Prakash u Nicky Ji are the best!!! "

Good food friendly staff strict teacher very good teachings

Laura Horvat

from Austria,
March 2018

"Loved everything about this experience!"

I came with an open mind and open heart. And they both got filled more than over the top with holistic, experienced knowledge! I loved the disciplined energy that all the teachers emanated. It reflected onto us students and made me ambitious to give as much as my own 100% into this course. The in-depth knowledge paired with the teachers personal experience and understanding made me get a really profound “first glance” into the depth of the holistic Yoga Practice, with all that comes with it. I came to understand and remember even more that Yoga is a lifestyle to be practiced. I loved the way we were taken care of. I felt so much care and love from the staff. Just overall perfect, for perfect is what you make it!

Anonymous

from Republic of Italy,
February 2018

I learned a lot from the teachers and from this experience. I have found kindness and open mind in almost every teacher\people and this is so important when you are so far away from home, so thank you all the teacher.Also staff were kind.

Gloria Osypchuk

from United Arab Emirates,
February 2018

"Beautiful Kerala"

People of the group and teachers!

Mary Kavanagh

from Great Britain,
February 2018

"Mary Kavanagh "

I stayed in Savitri - the accommodation was so fantastic and the location couldn’t have been better.

The staff at both Savitri and Rishikal couldn’t have been more accommodating.

The teaching was fantastic.

Valeriy Yartsev

from Kazakhstan,
January 2018

"Good experience "

I liked asana classes, it was perfect. Food was good. Location in varkala - beatiful place, clean and cozy rooms. Teachers were great. I recommend this school.

Monica Hendrikse

from Netherlands,
January 2018

"perfect teacher"

she was very good educated and a nice person

Charlotte Von Bülow

from Denmark,
January 2018

Anonymous

from Australia,
December 2017

most of the teachers were excellent, knowledgeable and inspiring. the philosophy and history of yoga is the focus of this particular course and was very informative and interesting. yoga asana classes were very intense (not really beginner level) but enjoyable. our fellow students in the course were truly wonderful i made some lifelong friends. the location is great (though often noisy- take earplugs) near the ganges river in the bustling and welcoming town of rishikesh.

Anonymous

from Sweden,
December 2017

"A course that helpt me learn and grow alot!"

I really liked the course, I learned alot about myself and it was so fun to meet so many people from all around the World. I liked that we were Close to the city, it was easy to go and have a coffee break when you felt you needed, but I Think the course would have been much better close to nature. I Think the philosopfy classes was the best, but the other ones was also very intresting. I would recommend this course for beginners and also people that been doing yoga for a while and want to learn more about what yoga really is. We did not do any Writing test in the end of the course but every one had to hold 1 hour own class for the others, it was very fun and you learned alot from it!

Anonymous

from Saudi Arabia,
November 2017

"Ideal location and great school"

I liked how much information was provided for each subject. Your brain will feel overloaded but once you have had time to digest the information you will feel amazing because of all of the information you have absorbed.

The location is great. The little village has some lovely shops and cafes and the locals are very friendly. I highly recommend the french bakery if you want to study somewhere different.

The food in the school was very good. I personally struggled at times but they are catering for over 50 people so they did an amazing job of making sure everyone had something to eat.

All the teachers are good but a special mention to my Ashtanga and Alignment teacher - Sachin. He is very knowledgeable and inspirational... He always made me push harder in the class and go away and research more. Without question I learnt the most from him during my time at the school.

Anonymous

from Singapore,
November 2017

"Good for Yoga not so good to stay around"

Yoga schedule and very personal attention given to us

Joaquin Gómez Picca

from Spanish State,
November 2017

"Wonderful experience at Rishikul Yogshala Pokhara, Nepal"

I came to this course with no expectations, not knowing what was this all about. Once I arrived, I founded great experienced teachers (and wonderful humans), magestic place (I would recommend every yogi to go to Nepal and experience Pokhara), and incredible people (we became a big family not only with the other students but also with the teachers).

The course is quite intense and it challenges you in a physical, mental and spiritual level, but what you learn from it, is totally worth it.

The hotel is beautiful and the rooms are abobe the Asian quality standards (I found). The food is very good and healthy, sometimes a bit repetitive, but understandable variable as it’s all Ayurvedic food with the intention of creating a regular healthy process on your digestive system, providing you the needed vitamins for such an intense course.

Overall, I’m extremely happy with the experience and already planning to follow my path in the yogic lifestyle.

Caroline Ferrari

from Great Britain,
October 2017

"Teacher training experience :) "

200hr Teacher training experience

It's pretty hard to put into words my month at Rishikul Yogshala but I'll give it a go. People told me before I went it would be a life changing experience and they weren't wrong.

It was an intense month mentally and physically but such a rewarding experience. With about 40 students our group was split into 2. With people from all over the world and different personalities/ stories to tell I found it fascinating to meet such beautiful souls.

Let me start with the food. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Honestly credit to the cooks because every meal was lovely. Sure towards the end of 4 weeks it gets a tiny bit repetitive but there are many places outside of the school to mix it up a little on days off (you get wed and sun off). if you eat meat expect to maybe find the experience a little different/ harder,

The teachers make the yogshala what it is. You can really see their passion and enthusiasm to keep the real tradition of Yoga alive.

The rooms are pretty basic so please just keep your expectations low. Please apply this attitude to many aspects during your time there if you go. Nothing gets done in a hurry. It's India. You have to ask for things a few times.

Vanessa Schuld

from Germany,
October 2017

"Life changing experience!"

My primary purpose to travel to Nepal and participate on the 200 hrs yoga teacher training at Rishikul Yogshala was to improve my overall health as I have back problems since young age. However, this course was so inspiring and I learnt so much that I received a different impression of what yoga actually is. I loved all the classes and the teachers have such a great knowledge! I met people from all over the world and I got inspired so much. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to make a change, to live a better life, to become more happy and balanced and just everyone who loves yoga.

This course really exceeded my expectations and I found myself as more than just a yoga practitioner. I am a student, at the same time I became a teacher and I am ready to share my knowledge with the world to make it a better place.

I thank the universe for an experience that I won´t ever forget. Before, I was lost, but I learnt about who I am and where I want to go. Where the focus goes, energy flows. So mind you focus!

Claire Beath

from Democratic Cambodia,
September 2017

"Learning From The Source"

Where do I begin! I've just completed the 200hr TTC course and it totally exceeded my expectations. The quality and knowledge of the teachers is priceless. You really get to learn all about Yoga- not just the physical aspects of it. You're fully immersed in the culture too with activities on the days off. The school itself is in a beautiful area surrounded by nature and also close to shops and cafes when you need a break or a coffee to go with your study. The food is amazing and has real selection- you'll never go hungry thats for sure!

Ieva Bukelskyte

from United States,
July 2017

"Absolutely the best school in Rishikesh"

There were so many things that I liked.... So, lets start with the food. (I felt on a culinary journey there as well!) Breakfast, lunch and dinner takes place in a cosy garden (its the best to eat in an open space!) Its a buffet style dining and even though I am vegan, always had plenty of different dishes to choose from. Different stews with lentils, chickpeas, beans, vegetables.... Sometimes pasta or sandwiches, or amazing desserts too.. Food full of flavor, spices and so delicious! For breakfast I loved papaya and porridge! BIG thanks to the chefs, kitchen staff and everyone else involved in food preparation.

Secondly, teachers were absolutely amazing. I felt as if I am attending some magical school like Hogwarts, as we had nine different teachers that had so much knowledge in their field. I learnt a lot during that month and in particular really deepened my understanding about yoga philosophy and alignment.

My favorite classes were with Yoga teacher Manoj. I feel its very important for everyone to understand how important is a proper technique and body alignment while doing yoga poses in order to prevent injuries and Manoj explained that perfectly.

The school is located a little bit further from Laxman Jhula vibrancy and noise. It is tucked in a little alley, in a quiet neighborhood where you will always encounter cows wandering around.

Every room has a balcony. I had a beautiful view to the little mountains. There is even hot water in the room! GREAT!

Loved meeting so many interesting people from around the world, pure food, excellent training and awesome teachers.

Daniel O'keeffe

from Ireland,
June 2017

"Life Changing Experience"

Liked everything, food was great, people and co yogis were awesome. I liked the quality of the teachers the most, and have noticed massive internal changes after my TTC.

Eszter Balogh

from Hungary,
May 2017

I loved the enthusiasm of the teachers, the activities, food, curriculum, so basically everything.

Line Bering

from Denmark,
April 2017

"Loved it "

Such a great school with amazing teachers. I'll recommend doing this to anyone no matter their experience with yoga. This experience has definetly changed my body and mind to the better!

Sakina Williams

from United States,
April 2017

"March 2017 300hr"

The teachers were amazing!!

Julie Quinn

from United States,
April 2017

"everything went well"

the staff was very accommodating and available 24/7.

Raffaella Resta

from Jordan,
April 2017

"Real yoga in pokhara (Nepal)"

I have been really taken by the combination of Hatha practice in the early morning and Ashtanga in the afternoon. It was the perfect insight to allow u to decide wich style u want to deepen. Pranayama and philosophy lessons have been so interesting and well explained. Anatomy was a deep discovery about how our body works.

Daniel Maciejewski

from Netherlands,
April 2017

"Best way to learn what you need"

World class teachers and a detailed but yet smartly compressed curriculum. This professionalism was beyond my expectations and beyond anything i have experienced in my 3 years of intense yoga practice. Chapeau!

Lesley Van Der Woude

from Netherlands,
March 2018

"Yoga Teacher Training in (hot) Paradise "

The Ashtanga classes of Nicky Ji were really intense.. a lot of sweating was involved, but he is such a dedicated and good teacher. I still hear is voice in my head when I practise. The same goes for Pankesh, amazing hatha teacher. I loved the Anatomy classes as well, and the allignement classes. The location was great. And loved the bamboo houses, make sure to get one! Mr. Binu is nice and the best.

Anonymous

from Republic of South Africa,
November 2017

"Good Retreat"

Pokhara is a lovely place to stay. The yoga lessons were very good and the food was delicious. Everyone was super friendly and helpful.

Massages and day trips were included as well.

i stayed at a hotel so it was mixed and changing guest. I was the only one joining the retreat all others joined a teacher training

Testimonials 5

SineadUnited Kingdom

TripAdvisor

Inspired to share knowledge with love”

I completed the 200 hour course a week ago and I enjoyed every moment of it. Not only was I challenged physically, topics within pranayama and philosophy forced me to look inside at my own perspectives of the world and of myself. I particularly enjoyed having a broad range of teachers from all walks of life, varying in age and reasons for wanting to share yoga. While sometimes topics discussed can be hard to follow, I feel confident that I can now form my own viewpoint on the yogic way of life, drawing on each of the teachers' perspectives. The biggest thing needed for this kind of study is an open mind and all expectations left at home! I have already recommended the course to fellow travellers. I have also been keeping up the good habits of 5:30am practice, finding somewhere to roll out my mat wherever I am (while this has only been a week, this is a big achievement for me given I usually only wake much later!). It's also been lovely to have a few people at hostels already trusting me to guide them through practice. Completing this course feels like the start of a great journey and I can't wait to return to the Rishikul family in the future to continue my yoga study!

WaveSLaveBali

TripAdvisor

“Great people, Great training, Great experience”

Namaste, Me and my wife just finished the 200ttc at Rishikul Yogshala in Rishikesh, and we couldn't be more grateful and happy we decided to end there after researching all the options. All the reviews about it are true. It definitely exceeded our expectations. Great teachers, very good Ayurvedic food to keep up with the intensity of the practice, very nice people who made us feel at home from day 1. I’m missing it already after a few days, considering coming back for the 300h :) Great set up as well, very quiet, amazing jungle views, apart from the hectic Laksmanjula. Very very complete! Hari Om!

Upasana

TripAdvisor

“Yoga teacher training!!”

Just completed 200 hr yttc with rishikul. I am really glad i chose this school, not just they hv amazingly knowledgeable faculty but equally great support staff. Very warm, very welcoming and people actually go out of their way to help you out and to comfort you :) Special mention to Deepa ma'am, what an amazing person she is :)

And my sincere thanks to Prashant sir for all his insightful sessions. I am definitely coming back for 300hr :) Highly recommend this school to all the yogis out there :)

And yes!! they serve delicious food

Lindsey

TripAdvisor

“Incredible yoga course”

I just finish 200 YTT and I can say it was the best thing I could ever do in my life. Learning about yoga, and doing yoga at the sunrise and at the sunset with the view of Himalaias mountains in the window already worth all the money, but the teachers and the staff make what is already incredible, to become extraordinary. From the accommodation and food, to philosophy class to meditation, all very well organised. They make you feel like part of a big family. Thank you very much :)

EmmaUK

TripAdvisor

200 Hours Yoga Teacher Training - Recommended a million times over!”

It's been exactly two months since I completed my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Rishikul Yogshala. Though I've not until now had a chance to to leave a review, there's not a day gone by since leaving that my mind hasn't wandered back to Rishikesh and I can still feel the positive physical and spiritual effects that were imprinted upon me.

I've worked in the fitness and nutrition industry for a million years but my intention behind my return to Rishikul (after joining a retreat with the school last April) was very much a one of personal development and healing - and I received everything I could have hoped for and more!

The teachers and staff warmed my heart everyday, the Ayurvedic food made every cell in my body happy and healthy, I found friends -for -life and most importantly the Teacher Training itself opened my mind and body up to a world of knowledge I could never have imagined.

We learned core philosophies, physical practices, theories and all the basics you would naturally expect from a top quality Yoga school but what I appreciated most from my experience at Rishikul was the genuine efforts from everyone who went the extra mile at all times and exceeded expectations (which you soon learn to drop anyway as a Yogi in training ).

This evidentially came about from the passion and love the school has for sharing, inspiring and guiding students in everything Yoga.

If you're thinking about doing a YTT course you're most likely asking questions about accommodation, food, curriculum and assessments - or at least these were the things I was concerned about when seeking out a course.

Accommodation and food I can tell you hands down you will be hard pressed to find better, the course curriculum extended beyond the basics with additional electives such as laughing yoga, dance yoga and even a traditional cooking class. We were given a unique opportunity to raft down Mother Ganga which was such an awesome experience.

The schedule keeps you busy but is realistic in terms of timings and you're having so much fun, you hardly notice the early mornings!!! But granted there are some days you are even more grateful for the evening meditation and Yoga Nidra sessions and you had plenty warning and time to prepare for assessments and teachers were always willing to help you out if you felt you needed extra tuition.

Practicality wise, the school is in a great location with a safe and simple walk to the river, and bridges to cross to the other side as well as close proximity to some gorgeous cafes to go and have chai or a smoothie and just chillax between classes.

If you have ever been to Rishikesh before you'll understand how I became completely enchanted by the place and the people; and if you're new to India or Rishikesh, you'll soon know this to be true. There's no better place to learn and practice Yoga - The energy that buzzes around you is relaxing yet totally energising all at the same time and the sunsets are to die for!

Needless to say, I'm heading back - 300hours is on the cards and I have a whole lot more exploring to do.

Upon reflection, the most precious Yogic knowledge I gained whilst on both my Retreat and 200hour YTT at Rishikul Yogshala was what I learned about myself - 'Know Thyself' - 'swaim ko jano' - is my mantra now. Know who you are, what you are and how to love and be loved.

Whether you've lost your way in life, or simply want to expand your physical practice and teach your knowledge to others, Rishikul is the place for you. You will fall in love with it - I certainly did in more ways than one.